Accidental Climber (2020) User Reviews

Mixed feelings (with spoiler)

[habsphannn · 6/10 · 24 June 2023]

At first I thought Jim was being driven by an ego to climb Mt. Everest...and to a point, I think you need one to do something like this.

But as the movie continued, I began to hope that he would accomplish this feat.

It seemed as if he had finally convinced himself that summit was something he wouldn't be able to reach after he turned around and returned to base camp.

But when the climbing was cancelled after the tragic avalanche, Jim went home and told the news cameras that the post-avalanche cancellation was the reason he didn't continue to climb. Sorry but he was a beaten man, as so many are by this great mountain. That's what he should have told the news reporters.

Vacation Blog

[holybagpipes-6-153560 · 2/10 · 16 August 2020]

This guy ought to be proud of the hard work he did to be in shape at 68 years old. He deserves applause and inspiring for the elderly to be all you can be. The movie is basically a vacation blog. It's not in the same league as Free Solo or Meru or Touching the Void. Perhaps if I was older, I'd appreciate it more but it doesnt inspire me in my fifties.

Love the idea of climbing Everest but would never be able to.

[jarrett-07035 · 3/10 · 5 September 2020]

I'm rich so make a movie about me looking i can't afford it and give me everything to make ot to the top for free

Perfect title, a film about a guy who is unprepared

[Xavier_Stone · 2/10 · 22 June 2023]

After you get through the first 20 minutes of this documentary you get the feeling this guy has more money than brains. First off, he can't even answer WHY he is going, oh to be the oldest American to summit.

A little while longer he is shown hiking some trails in Sacramento then struggling to get acclimated to the high elevation on his trip. Perhaps try googling mountain climbing prior to getting sponsored to climb Everest.

Or perhaps try climbing something easier first.

Then we see him getting instruction on how to climb across a ladder. This dude was woefully under prepared and it gets annoying. I mean he has his own personal sherpa pushing his big butt up from behind. Not even once does he admit that he had zero chance of reaching anywhere near the summit.

This guy could barely make it out of base camp and can't handle the lack of oxygen. He attempts to focus on the accident and this was his get way of saving face.

I'm not sure why this film was made, perhaps to highlight the immaturity and inexperience of Americans. This happens every year in mountaineering, nothing new here. 2/10 as there is not much of a story. The ending is strange, this guy is a hero for not even coming close???

An Inspiring Movie - The Perfect Temporary Antidote for 2020

[eldoradohicks · 10/10 · 14 August 2020]

This year has been tough and amazing, just like the star of "Accidental Climber," Jim Geiger. It's so inspiring to see the story of his journey and watch as it leads him to the most important thing in his life, his family. It reminds all of us of our priorities. I've already watched it two times in three nights and can't imagine I won't watch it again a time or two this weekend. Jim is an inspiring person and he really does make you want to better your family, your health and your faith. Share this with everyone you know. It's the best thing to watch to make you forget the frustrations of 2020.